Friday, December 05, 2008

Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Yesterday I visited my local Do It Center and picked up an herb growing kit made by Ferry-Morse, with these cute little pots. This is something I've been wanting to do for a while and because of laundry, a two year old, t.v. shows, dinner duties (and lunch and breakfast), nail biting, and many other nobel distractions, have put it off until now.The kit included basil, oregano, and parsley and I purchased a packet of mint because I couldn't have an herb garden with the tasty and aromatic mint!Anders had fun watching me put the seeds in the dirt and even sprinkled a few himself. Now let's just hope they sprout! If not we'll try the experiment all over again so that I can revel in fresh herbs!

Monday, December 01, 2008

As I re-did my blog I began thinking about Christmas and what it means to us. I've been reading Luke and in Chapter 1 verse 67 an old man named Simeon rejoiced when he saw the baby Jesus and said,

"Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, A light for the revelation to the Gentiles and for the glory to your people Israel."

The Holy Spirit had come to Simeon and promised that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ the Messiah. What a remarkable day for this man to see the promised Messiah!

It's amazing to me that not everyone would know the power of this moment in history (They soon will!). To many people the story doesn't pack the same punch as it should. This little baby would become the last sacrifice. The lamb that was slain for the forgiveness of our sins. The whole purpose of Jesus coming to earth as a baby, was to not only experience what we as humans go through but to be the perfect sacrifice that was needed to heal the relationship between God and man.

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Hi! Come on in! I am a wife, mom, daughter, sister and friend. On this blog I talk about mothering, cooking, my boys (I have three), health, the weather, and whatever else pops into my head! I was a hairstylist for 15 years but have stepped back from that career to raise my guys and focus on writing. I work hard at planning and cooking meals at home but sometimes Little Caesar's wins.
I am naturally a "messy" but am always trying to be a "neat-y". I value people and am an extravert although I love the occasional night to myself with no one around me. I have been known to dance a small jig when I have the house to myself.
As a mom, I am in a work in progress. I make more mistakes than I care to admit but I pray that God will sort it all out in the end and help me keep it together along the way.
I'm a big fan of alternative remedies and will try anything natural that may help my kiddos get and stay healthy. Although I gotta love my pediatrician!
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